Obituary: Melvin F. Pierce

Melvin F. Pierce, age 90, of Stockton, went to be with his Heavenly Father at the Lena Living Center January 28, 2013.

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Posted Jan. 29, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Jan 29, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Posted Jan. 29, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Jan 29, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Stockton, Ill.

Melvin F. Pierce, age 90, of Stockton, went to be with his Heavenly Father at the Lena Living Center January 28, 2013.

He was born April 4, 1922 at home in rural Stockton, the son of the late Ross and Jennie (Flack) Pierce. He was a graduate of Stockton High School. On February 16, 1946 he married Inez Keltner in the Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren in rural Pearl City, IL.

Together Melvin and Inez farmed near Morseville, IL and raised their family until 1977 when they moved to Stockton. He will be remembered for his faith and dedication to his family. He passed on his love of farming to his children.

Melvin was a member of the Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren and the Plum River Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed traveling, playing horse shoes, playing croquet with his grandchildren, and attending their birthdays and sporting events.